The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation Invites Nonprofits to Apply for 2011 Grants
The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation has released its 2011 Grant Guidelines. The focus for this first grant cycle for The Foundation is Health & Human Services – Access to Care.
“We recognize that certain barriers exist making access to personal health care difficult,” said Dency Souval, chair of The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation. “These barriers may include an individual’s economic situation, lack of transportation, inadequate health coverage, language challenges, familial challenges and lack of awareness of existing options. We’re excited by the opportunity to help organizations vested in finding and delivering solutions to the challenge of accessing resources.”
The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation will fund projects managed by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a benefit to Chula Vista residents. Projects, with a maximum request of $25,000, must address the removal of existing hurdles that stand between an individual and his/her ability to obtain an adequate level of care in a timely manner. The deadline for submission is Monday, April 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation invites prospective applicants to learn more about the Foundation and the impact of their grantmaking. The Foundation will provide interested parties with specific information on its efforts in the community at Grant Seekers Forum on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chula Vista Police Department, 315 Fourth Ave., or from 4:00 to 5:30 at the South Bay Family YMCA, 1201 Paseo Magda, Chula Vista.
For more info call John Duca at john@sdfoundation.org. For additional information, please visit www.sdfoundation.org/CommunityFoundations.
Otay Water District Launches Student Film Contest
“Make Every Drop Count” video competition open to local high school and college students
The Otay Water District announced its first ever water conservation video contest, “Make Every Drop Count.” The District will recognize the top three student-submitted videos that highlight the importance of water conservation and encourage the community to use water more efficiently.
“The creativity that local students have demonstrated in past District photo competitions has continuously impressed our team,” said Otay Water District’s Water Conservation Manager William Granger. “Our goal was to take the competition a step further this year and incorporate that student creativity into videos that will help our customers better understand the importance of water conservation.”
The video contest is open to 11th and 12th grade high school students and college students that reside in the District’s service area. It is free to participate and entrants can compete as individuals or as part of a team. The District will select the top three original one-minute videos to receive cash prizes. Entries must be submitted to the Otay Water District at 2554 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard in Spring Valley no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2011. Videos must be on a CD or DVD as a wmv, mov, mpg, avi or mp4 file. Only one will be entry allowed per individual or team.
For more information about the contest, contact Rhianna Pensa at rhianna.pensa@otaywater.gov or 619-670-2291, or visit www.otaywater.gov.
New Regional Playground Opens in South Bay
Supervisor Greg Cox and the County Parks and Recreation Department will unveil the expanded and improved Sweetwater Summit Campground and Eastview Park at Sweetwater Regional Park.
New features include a community building with spectacular views of the Sweetwater Reservoir, a children’s splash park, two playgrounds, 63 new campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, an amphitheater, a large pavilion with barbecues and a 13-station exercise course.
Sweetwater Regional Park, 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita.
Photovoice Exhibit Unveiled at Malcolm X Library
Mid-City Residents Document the Community Impact of Substance Abuse through Photography
Photovoice, a photographic exhibit offering a compelling look at the impact of substance abuse and underage drinking in the Mid-City community, is on display at the Malcolm X Library through April 1st. Combining digital photography and storytelling, Photovoice empowers residents to address the roots of substance abuse and underage drinking at the neighborhood level, while building a force for positive community change.
The exhibit, featuring the project’s teen and adult participants, will give guests a firsthand look at Photovoice’s unique blending of photography and social action. In addition to learning about the civic priorities uncovered during the Mid-City community’s Photovoice experience, guests will be provided a roadmap for bringing this innovative, grassroots project to neighborhoods throughout the City of San Diego.
Malcolm X Community Library, 5148 Market Street San Diego 92114